AXIOS – Dating in Washington, D.C. has become more polarized as federal job cuts under Trump's second term disrupt both professional and romantic lives. Matchmakers report heightened aversion among liberal singles to dating conservatives, with political affiliation – and even driving a Tesla – becoming dealbreakers. The phrase "laid off by DOGE" is now appearing in bios, as unemployed singles seek low-cost dates or even job connections. Some are delaying matchmaking contracts due to financial uncertainty, while others are expanding their search outside D.C., unsure how long they'll stay in the city.
by Mimi Montgomery
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